This archive report was first published on 23 July 2019.
On Saturday, July 20, 2019, a violent incident occurred at Nyamwaga Mixed Secondary School in Rachuonyo East Sub-County, Homa Bay, leaving a student severely injured.
A 16-year-old Form Three student allegedly attacked his schoolmate, a Form Two student, with a machete, cutting off the victim's arm just below the elbow.
According to witnesses, the suspect accused the victim of reporting him to the school administration for misbehaving during studies, leading to his suspension.
Confirming the incident, Rachuonyo East Sub-County Police Commander Charles Barasa said the victim's arm fell to the ground after being cut.
"The arm was cut when the victim tried to shield himself from the attack. We believe the suspect intended to cut the victim on the head [but] fortunately he (the victim) raised his arm to protect himself from the attack," Barasa said.
Police have launched a manhunt for the suspect, who is a minor, and the injured student is currently admitted to Matata Nursing Hospital in Oyugis Town.
